Best The Podglomerate LLC Podcasts (2025)

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Bumper Co-Founder Dan Misener on the Death of the Download 47:30

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3d ago47:30

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Dan Misener is the co-founder of Bumper, a podcast data and growth company. Dan joins the show to share ways to grow podcasts, including identifying when you have a marketing vs editorial problem, the importance of properly tracking audience engagement, and how the innovative Bumper Dashboard packages and provides show statistics across several pla…

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Boston Globe Head of Audio Kristin Nelson on Integrating Audio Into the Newsroom 29:09

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Kristin Nelson is Head of Audio at the Boston Globe. The newspaper has become a leader in the audio space with podcasts like Love Letters, Gladiator, Murder in Boston, and their new Spotlight: Snitch City. Kristin breaks down the Globe’s audio strategy, how they integrate their podcast team and newsroom, monetization strategies that incorporate ads…

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Podcast Veteran Lex Friedman on the Podcast Industry's Evolution 42:18

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Podcast industry veteran Lex Friedman is the founder of Lex Friedman Consulting where he works with creators, advertisers, platforms, and brands as a strategic consultant. Lex joins the show to discuss the challenges and triumphs as a former executive at Midroll, Art19, and Wondery, shares insights into the changing landscape of podcast advertising…

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How to Get Your Podcast Reviewed by the Media 42:40

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From traditional news outlets to podcast newsletters, there are dozens of publications writing about podcasting today. But how do you get your podcast on their desks and featured by Vulture, The Guardian, NPR, and beyond? In this exclusive – and free – webinar, learn the secrets of pitching your podcast to the press with Joni Deutsch (The Podglomer…

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AdLarge Media CEO Cathy Csukas on Ad Tech and Women in Audio 36:19

2M ago36:19

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Cathy Csukas is the CEO and co-founder of AdLarge Media and the fwd. network. AdLarge is an independent audio ad sales firm that for the last decade has shaped how advertisers, networks, and creators navigate the world of podcast and digital audio monetization. The fwd. network is a more recent initiative to deliver content by and for female audien…

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Condé Nast Head of Global Audio Chris Bannon on Audio Innovation in Legacy Media 42:09

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Chris Bannon is the Head of Global Audio at media giant Condé Nast, home to hit shows from The New Yorker, Wired, Vogue, and more. Chris discusses his remarkable audio career from public radio to podcasting, which includes roles at Midroll and Stitcher before joining Condé Nast. We go through his experience first managing podcasts at WNYC in 2004 a…

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Audacy Head of Podcasts Leah Reis-Dennis on Making Major Deals in Audio 29:08

3M ago29:08

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Leah Reis-Dennis is the Head of Podcasts at Audacy, the second-largest radio company in the US. Leah joins the show to share her unique path to podcasts, including leading content and partnerships at Himalaya and working in business development at Stitcher and SiriusXM before landing at Audacy, where she oversees content, partnerships, and marketin…

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Cloud10 Media CEO Sim Sarna on Building a Powerhouse Network 32:16

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Sim Sarna is the founder and CEO of Cloud10 Media, a rapidly growing podcast network ranked among the top 15 by Triton Digital. Sim joins the show to discuss his path from independent film producer to building a leading podcast network, the critical role of network support in production and marketing, and how Cloud10 helps creators at every stage. …

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PodX CEO Patrick Svensk on Building a Global Podcast Federation 34:18

4M ago34:18

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Patrick Svensk is CEO of PodX, what he calls a global podcast federation consisting of 13 companies from 8 different countries. He joins the show to discuss the importance of IP in entertainment, differences between the international podcast market compared to the US market, and PodX's recent acquisition of Lemonada. Patrick and I also look at his …

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Case Study (Part 2): How to Grow Audience and Sustainable Revenue with NHPR Podcasts 1:05:24

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New Hampshire Public Radio is home to both acclaimed limited-run podcasts like the ground-breaking investigation Bear Brook and duPont-Columbia Award winner The 13th Step, as well as chart-topping “always on” series like Outside/In and Civics 101. But it took a great deal of strategic marketing, audience development, and revenue generation efforts …

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Case Study (Part 1): Navigating Threats to Journalism with NHPR’s The 13th Step Podcast 56:37

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Join The Podglomerate and NHPR for this first session of our two-part case study series as we explore the resiliency of NHPR’s podcasts, including: The comprehensive and years-long production planning and editorial process behind The 13th Step. How NHPR navigated and overcame challenges to its podcast reporting, including physical threats, vandalis…

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Adopter Media SVP of Client Services Adam McNeil on the Math Problem Behind Podcast Ads 49:51

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Adam McNeil is SVP of Client Services at Adopter Media. He joins the show to discuss the intricacies of podcast advertising, the advantages of dynamic ad insertion versus baked-in ads, and experiences with ad buys for smaller podcasts. Adam and I also explore the risks of YouTube ads and the future of podcast advertising. You can find Adam on Linke…

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The Making of an Award Winning Podcast 34:15

5M ago34:15

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Take a listen to a special session from Podcast Movement Evolutions 2025: What does it take to create an award-winning podcast in 2025? From understanding today’s awards landscape to crafting editorial excellence, this evocative session will provide strategic insights to help your show stand out from the crowd. With observations and advice on how t…

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AIR Webinar: What Audio Producers Really Need to Know About Video Podcasting 1:04:33

5M ago1:04:33

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If you’re curious about venturing into the world of video podcasting, then join AIR and The Podglomerate for a can’t miss panel discussion featuring real experts from the worlds of YouTube and Spotify. Moderated by The Podglomerate's VP of Production Services Chris Boniello (who has 14 years of Emmy- and The Webby Awards-winning video and audio exp…

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NASA Program Lead for Audio and Podcasts Katie Konans on Connecting NASA to the Outside World 32:39

6M ago32:39

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Katie Konans is the Program Lead for Audio and Podcasts at NASA. She joins the podcast to discuss NASA’s growing audio strategy, including how to make complex science accessible, the need for community engagement, and the future of NASA’s audio programming. Katie and I discuss the success of NASA’s Curious Universe, as well as the rest of their aud…

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Audioboom CEO Stuart Last on Quarterly Earnings and the Future of Podcasting 34:29

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Stuart Last is the CEO of Audioboom, a leading global podcast network which supports more than 8,000 podcasters, delivers more than 100 million downloads per month, and has put more than $250,000,000 into podcasters pockets to date. He joins the podcast to discuss the future of podcasting, Audioboom’s remarkable growth, and monetization strategies …

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Creating Podcasts for Kids: Lynn Kestin Sessler 29:59

7M ago29:59

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How do you develop audio content for children? Lynn Kestin Sessler is a Peabody, Webby, and Parents’ Choice Award-winning producer with extensive experience in children’s media, having worked with Nickelodeon, PBS, and Sesame Street. She joins the podcast to discuss the unique aspects of creating audio shows for kids, strategies for integrating pod…

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Podcasting with Purpose: Multitude’s Amanda McLoughlin 41:23

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How a former teenage YouTuber became a leader in the podcast industry. Amanda McLoughlin is the CEO of Multitude and co-host of the podcasts Spirits, Join the Party, and Attach Your Résumé. Amanda joins the podcast to discuss the keys to long-term podcast success, the importance of community, and her transition from being a YouTuber to a podcaster …

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Building a Media Empire: Ballen Studios’ Nick Witters 37:31

8M ago37:31

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What does it take to manage top names in podcasting and YouTube? Nick Witters is the CEO of Ballen Studios, the new media company best known for the MrBallen YouTube channel. Nick joins the podcast to share his insights on content creation, business growth, and strategic partnerships in YouTube, podcasting, and other media ventures. He recounts his…

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A Legacy Comedy Podcast Network Shifts to Video with Forever Dog’s Joe Cilio 42:24

8M ago42:24

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How can you grow your podcast company in the wake of bigger media companies like Spotify? Joe Cilio is co-founder and CEO of Forever Dog Productions, a prominent podcast production company known for alt comedy. He joins the podcast to share the origins and evolution of Forever Dog, the success of launching shows like Bowen Yang’s “Las Culturistas,”…

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Unlocking Podcast Legalities: Klaris Law’s Alexia Bedat 33:53

8M ago33:53

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How can you protect the podcast that you own? Alexia Bedat is a lawyer and partner at Klaris Law, leading its podcast and audio team. She joins the podcast to share her expert insights on the evolving legal landscape of podcasting. Alexia discusses the significance of negotiating clear contracts, especially in the growing areas of video and social …

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Finding Your Audience: Sounds Profitable's Tom Webster 40:39

9M ago40:39

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How do you grow your podcast audience? Tom Webster is a partner at Sounds Profitable and has spent over 25 years researching audio. He joins the podcast to discuss his new book, “The Audience is Listening.” Tom shares his insights into understanding and developing podcast audiences, He and I explore listener behaviors, the challenges of monetizing …

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Introducing The Podcast Advertising Playbook 30:42

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This week on the podcast, we’re excited to share an episode from The Podcast Advertising Playbook, hosted by Heather Osgood, founder and CEO of True Native Media. In this episode, Heather sits down with Maggie Beyer, Associate Director, Digital Media at Veritone One, to discuss the future of podcast advertising and how emerging technologies are res…

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From Impact to Acquisition: Wonder Media Network Co-Founder and ACast SVP of Development Shira Atkins 39:15

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What will Wonder Media Network look like after its acquisition by Acast? Co-founder of Wonder Media Network Shira Atkins joins the podcast to discuss the history and growth of WMN and its acquisition by Acast. Shira discusses Wonder’s early challenges in monetization and distribution and how the company adapted to find success. Shira and I also tal…

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Podcast Marketing 101 with The Podglomerate and The Webby Awards 57:45

10M ago57:45

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What’s in the “secret marketing sauce” for podcasts from Netflix and PBS to hit the top of the charts, reach target audiences, and win coveted awards? Whether you’re interested in launching a podcast or want to scale up your current show’s audience growth strategy, today’s episode is for you. Last month, The Podglomerate co-hosted a special Podcast…

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The Business Side of Podcasting: Insights from Room Tone's Co-Founder Ben Riskin 43:26

10M ago43:26

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Are podcast creators overlooking some business aspects of a growing industry? Ben Riskin, co-founder of Room Tone, joins me to discuss his advisory firm, which focuses on podcasting's business development side. We explore Ben’s journey from lawyer to podcast producer to professional services. He also elaborates on Room Tone’s three tiers of strateg…

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How to Create a Podcast Interview That Doesn’t Suck Featuring Jeff Umbro, Fatima Zaidi, Jennifer Moss, Annalise Nielsen, and Quincy de Vries 35:55

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In this special episode we're bringing you a panel from Podcast Movement 2024 featuring our own CEO and Founder, Jeff Umbro! We’ve all tuned into awkward interviews – maybe the guest wasn’t prepped correctly, maybe the host went too far off-script – either way, they can be entertaining to watch, but when you’re in the hot seat it’s a completely dif…

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Stop Paying for Audience: Master The Power of Organic Marketing Featuring Joni Deutsch, Christy Mirabel, Lauren Passell, Pierre Bouvard, and Odile Beniflah 35:41

10M ago35:41

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In this special episode we're bringing you a panel from Podcast Movement 2024 featuring our own SVP of Podcast Marketing and Audience Development, Joni Deutsch! Paid marketing isn’t the only way to grow a show. Discover the immense value of non-paid strategies to grow your audience. Join Ausha’s Odile Beniflah and her panel of top podcast marketing…

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Introducing: Feed the Queue 51:36

11M ago51:36

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In today’s episode, we’re sharing an episode of Feed the Queue, the ultimate podcast discovery podcast from Tink Media, the award-winning podcast marketing and PR company. If you’ve experienced the struggle of finding new podcasts, then you’ll love Feed the Queue! It’s a podcast dedicated to sharing new and unique podcasts with you. Each episode fe…

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Where to Start With Advertising Attribution in Podcasting with Pete Birsinger and Cameron Hendrix 46:30

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Podcast advertising is unique in the world of advertising. Impact can be challenging to gauge and Chartable, a leading product in this space, is sunsetting. To understand the world of ad performance and measurement now, I’m joined in this episode by Pete Birsinger, the founder and CEO of Podscribe, and Cameron Hendrix, founder and CEO of Magellan A…

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Introducing The Sound Off Podcast: Jeff Umbro 51:00

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In this episode of The Sound Off Podcast, Podcast Perspectives host (and The Podglomerate's CEO/Founder) Jeff Umbro discusses his transition from book publicist to podcasting, highlighting The Podglomerate's evolution since 2017. He emphasizes the importance of podcast promotion, noting that cross-promos are effective but should not be the sole str…

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Predictions and Retrospectives with 19 Podcast Industry Leaders 37:04

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As we look towards the New Year, we’ve gathered some of the brightest minds in podcasting to reflect on a transformative year. From indie creators to network executives, our guests share their most humbling lessons, unexpected wins, and the moments that made them rethink everything. Plus, they reveal what’s keeping them up at night – and what’s get…

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How has iHeart Reigned Supreme? with Will Pearson 40:04

12M ago40:04

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How has iHeartMedia reigned supreme in podcasting? Will Pearson, president of iHeartPodcasts, joins me to discuss how curiosity and collaboration have shaped his career and approach to creative development. From starting Mental Floss to holding executive roles at HowStuffWorks and now iHeart, we explore how Will and his team at iHeart have put the …

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The Audio Intrapreneur with Molly Barton of Realm 37:32

1y ago37:32

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Are audiobooks the key to landing big-time clients like Marvel and DC Comics? My guest, Molly Barton, Realm's co-founder and CEO, has done just that. She dove into the world of audio after leaving her job at Penguin Random House to co-found Serial Box, an audio story company that reimagined what an audiobook could be. In 2021, Serial Box was rebran…

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The Journey to CEO with Gretta Cohn of Pushkin Industries 44:11

1y ago44:11

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Gretta Cohn, CEO of Pushkin Industries, has had a fascinating career path, from cellist for Cursive and Bright Eyes to intern at the Village Voice, to producer at WNYC and Earwolf, to founding her own company. We discuss what she's learned throughout her career, her experience founding the production company Transmitter in 2017, her feelings about …

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The Importance of Story with Hyperfixed’s Alex Goldman 36:58

1y ago36:58

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How does it feel to go from being a podcast co-host to the owner of a brand-new podcast venture? My guest, Alex Goldman, host and creator of Hyperfixed, shares his experience of taking the big leap to podcast ownership. We discuss his previous show, Reply All, how he's built his new business with a lean team, the role Supporting Cast subscribers pl…

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The Wild West of Podcast Development with WaitWhat’s Leital Molad 42:55

1y ago42:55

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What’s the next frontier of podcasting? My guest, Leital Molad, the Head of Podcasts at WaitWhat and podcast trailblazer, has some answers. We discuss her approach to developing groundbreaking shows, like Paul McCartney’s A Life in Lyrics and A Slight Change of Plans. I also get her thoughts on AI – including her insight into WaitWhat’s Listener’s …

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Navigating the Evolution of Ads with TWiT.tv’s Lisa Laporte 28:03

1y ago28:03

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How do you create a meaningful podcast advertising campaign in today's market? In this episode, I’m talking with Lisa, CEO of TWiT.tv. She's led the company for 16 years and has witnessed many ebbs and flows, especially when it comes to ad sales. Lisa and I talk about the range of podcast advertising options, her approach to sales partnerships, and…

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Panel: Community in Audio with Jemma Rose Brown, Davy Gardner, and Chioke I’Anson 43:15

1y ago43:15

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Podcasts are intimate. Listening to them is often a solitary experience, and although fandoms emerge, building community within the industry can be a challenge. In this episode, I’m talking with three guests who have extensive experience developing community in the podcast world through festivals and awards: Jemma Rose Brown, general manager of the…

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The Hitmaker with Wavland’s Jason Hoch 35:22

1y ago35:22

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What do wrestling and podcasting have in common? Jason Hoch, who ran WWE’s digital team during the early social media days and is now a leading podcast producer. In this episode, I talk with Jason, now the CEO and Chief Creative Officer at Wavland. Jason and I chat about his experience at the WWE, what it was like to work at HowStuffWorks on the hi…

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The Client Whisperer with Pod People’s Rachael King 34:42

1+ y ago34:42

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The podcast industry, like all media and entertainment, is undergoing a course correction. In this episode, I speak with Rachael King, CEO of Pod People. Rachael and I chat about podcast marketing strategies, team building advice, her latest predictions for the future, and why her first question to client has nothing to do with podcasts. To learn m…

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From Private Equity to Podcasting with Blanchard House’s Hassan Chaudhry 42:15

1+ y ago42:15

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Storytelling podcasts are a unique subsection of podcasting, and one with many obstacles and challenges to overcome. In this episode, I’m talking with Hassan Chaudhry, head of partnerships and strategy at Blanchard House, a UK-based independent podcast company which focuses on storytelling. Hassan is the former director of business and strategy wit…

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The Power of Predictive Podcast Analytics with Flightpath’s Sean Howard 37:37

1+ y ago37:37

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The podcast world is growing rapidly, and podcasters can fall behind without a glimpse of the future. Predictive analytics have become vital for podcasts to survive and flourish. In this episode, I’m talking with Sean Howard, the founder and CEO of Flightpath, a predictive analytics platform for podcasting. He’s also the founder of Fable and Folly,…

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Cinematic Sound Design with Garrett Tiedemann of Campside Media 24:45

1+ y ago24:45

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On today’s episode we’re doing something different: Chris Boniello, the Podglomerate’s VP of Production Services, is taking over the host seat to discuss the production side of podcasting. He chats with Garrett Tiedemann, Mix Engineer and Sound Designer at Campside Media. This year, Garrett was nominated for ‘Best Production and Sound Design’ at th…

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Bringing SEO to Podcasting with Ausha’s Odile Beniflah 29:56

1+ y ago29:56

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There are many unknowns when it comes to podcast marketing. This is because ‘podcast marketers’ are often podcasters who become marketers, rather than professional marketers who got into podcasting. In this episode, I’m speaking with someone from the latter category: Odile Beniflah, Head of US at Ausha. Ausha is a podcast hosting platform with an i…

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The State of Acast with CEO Ross Adams 42:38

1+ y ago42:38

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Since its founding in 2014, Acast has become a global, publicly-traded company. Their business has touched many facets of the podcasting landscape – from building a hosting platform used by more than 125,000 podcasts to acquiring companies like Pippa, RadioPublic, and Podchaser. Acast also launched and shuttered its own app. In this episode, Acast’…

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Should Podcasters Care About the IAB? 36:12

1+ y ago36:12

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The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) can be a confusing organization for the podcasting industry. They’re an influential player that many recognize by name, but it's not often clear to the everyday podcaster what they actually do. The IAB’s main objective is to develop and establish the ‘rules and regulations of podcasting’ – namely determining…

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Mission-Driven Development with Wonder Media Network’s Emily Rudder 29:07

1+ y ago29:07

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Wonder Media Network was founded in 2018 to “introduce empathy into politics, business, and culture.” Since then, they’ve grown into a sizable independent network, creating award-winning originals and branded series for clients. To walk me through the secrets to Wonder Media’s success, I talk with their Head of Development, Emily Rudder. Emily has …

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Slate’s Most Profitable Year Ever with VP of Audio Alicia Montgomery 29:58

1+ y ago29:58

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The 27-year-old Slate Magazine just had its most profitable year ever, and it credits podcasting for much of its success. Slate has been publishing podcasts since the 2005 launch of Political Gabfest, and they’ve built on that success ever since. Today, they have dozens of successful shows, a thriving subscription business in Slate Plus, and they r…

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Building a Podcasting Cooperative with Maximum Fun CEO Bikram Chatterji 36:12

1+ y ago36:12

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In March of 2023 the podcast agency Maximum Fun announced the company would convert to a worker-owned model. At the same time, Maximum Fun’s founder, Jesse Thorn, would be stepping down as CEO after nearly 20 years at the company (though would still work at MaxFun). On this episode, I'm checking in with their current CEO Bikram Chatterji to see how…